Bacon Shotgun Shells 🥓💥 These Bacon Shotgun Shells are next-level… cheesy, smoky, and straight MONEY. Smoked low, glazed in BBQ sauce, then finished with a drizzle of homemade Bacon Aioli and crispy bacon crumbles. The perfect bite for a game day spread, or if you’re trying to flex at the tailgate 😎🔥 _______________________________________ 🧂 Ingredients •1 lb bacon •8 manicotti shells (uncooked) •1 lb ground beef •1 cup shredded cheddar cheese •2 tbsp my Cajun Honey Rub @tftibbqshop •1 cup BBQ sauce (glaze) •Bacon crumbles (for garnish) Bacon Aioli: •1 tbsp garlic paste or 2 cloves •1 egg •1 egg yolk •2 tbsp lemon juice •1/2 tsp Dijon mustard •1/2 tsp salt •1/2 cup pure bacon grease cooled to room temperature •1/2 cup light extra virgin olive oil _______________________________________ 🔥 Instructions 1. Combine ground beef, cheddar, and my Cajun Honey Rub. 2. Fill uncooked manicotti with the meat mixture. 3. Wrap each shell tight then place in the fridge overnight for the manicotti to soften. 4. Place on smoker at 300°F for about 1 hour, or until bacon is rendered. 5. Brush on BBQ sauce and let it tack up for 10 minutes. 6. Drizzle with Bacon Aioli and sprinkle on bacon crumbles. Smoker: @Yoder Smokers YS1500S Outlander #bbqrecipes #recipeideas #gamedayfood #smokedshotgunshells - @tfti.bbq